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NYS Writers Institute visiting writers spring 2017
The spring lineup for the NYS Writers Institute visiting writers series is out. And is the case each season, it includes notable, award-winning writers and events. Here's the full lineup, compressed and expanded...... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
This weekend should be a good one to break out the long underwear and hot cocoa. But don't put the fall coat away yet. Temperatures in the 60s will be back on Monday. Because that's how Mother Nature plays the game in the Northeast. After the jump, a list of... (read the rest)
Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show: Aparna Nancherla
Looking ahead to the weekend: The Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show series has Aparna Nancherla coming into town for a standup show Saturday. Nancherla has been on TV a bunch of times, including appearances on Comedy Central and Conan. From her bio: "Aparna's comedic goggles are dry and observational,... (read the rest)
PechaKucha back at TVCOG
The area's PechaKucha series returns this evening (Tuesday)* at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity in Troy. The theme: "The Tao of Tech, Take Two." Blurbage: Andrea Habura advocates for Mad Scientists who build their own machines. Kevin Buckland and SeaChange are challenging climate change with a soon-to-launch flotilla of... (read the rest)
Williamstown Theatre Festival 2014 lineup
The Williamstown Theatre Festival opens next week, which means casts and what not have been settled. WTF usually brings in a bunch of notable and/or recognizable actors, along with a bunch of rising talent, and this year is no exception. Among them: Sam Rockwell will be stepping in for Chris... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
With the holidays falling mid-week, this is kind of a strange weekend for stuff to do. We've managed to pull together a few things after the jump. Got something else planned? Drop it in the comments. It's the season for sharing. And whatever you're up to, have a fantastic weekend.... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (cold), to Christmas, to movies, to museums, to music...... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Miss New York, parking enforcement, Lark Street, a frozen lake, Sleeping Beauty, cross country skiing, love letters, the Chocolate Mill, savory cheesecake, comedic public performance art declined, a vegetarian Reuben, beer, a lunch date, infrastructure, historical... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Yes, we got a few flakes this week, but just a few. We're looking at a pretty typical autumn weekend. AOA has raked a whole bunch of stuff to do this weekend into a great big pile. Go ahead, jump in. Got something planned that you don't see in the... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Is it? Already? Yep -- it's the weekend. Things should dry up a bit after today, leaving us with relatively good weather for apple buying, pumpkin picking, cider donut eating, foliage watching and other autumnal fun. If you don't have plans yet, check the list we've got going after the... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Goodbye flip-flops and soft ice cream, hello sweaters and cider donuts. Fall officially begins at 10:49 am on Saturday morning. And the first weekend of the new season has yielded a promising crop of stuff to do. After the jump, a few things we thought might interest you, from Pearl... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
This is the time of year when, for a few weeks, we can have at least a little bit of the best of both worlds -- when corn mazes and cider donuts meet soft ice cream and drive-in movies. Whether you're in summer or fall mode, there's plenty going on... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (consistent), to primaries, to LarkFest, to design, to Birbigs, to bassoons, to Sundays at the museum...... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
The weekend forecast is playing into our denial just perfectly. As far as we're concerned, there's plenty of summer still remaining We're choosing not to count off the days until Labor Day closes the pools and the ice cream stands start to disappear and... No. We are not giving in.... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: vacation, summer to-do, the UAlbany president search, the Giants, Druthers, The Track, Comfort Kitchen, a food truck, cucumber soup, eggs, lump charcoal, feeling free to be stricken ill, "Americans," used cars, old school, Shakespeare, photography, and... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Mother Nature can be unpredictable in the Great Northeast. And sometimes, there are weekends like this one -- where a shower or thunderstorm could show up at your barbecue, do its thing, and go away. With that in mind, we've put together a list of stuff to do -- both... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (maybe some rain), to The Track, to an outdoor move on the ESP, to writers in Saratoga, a six-hour concert, and Wilco...... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Updated All you really need to have fun on a summer weekend like this is a few friends and some popsicles. Or maybe some of those cocktails with the little umbrellas in them. That said, if you're looking for a something more to entertain you, you've got more than enough... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Father's Day, Cooperstown, supporting what you enjoy, a disappearing island, pesticides, parking, Comfort Kitchen, wild game, har gow, bad beer, The Springs, cookie diplomacy, a survey, a trip up the Hudson, plants, the train, the Knickerbocker... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: two years, one year, driving an ice cream truck, Verizon customer service, the CrapShack, Capital Region Game of Thrones, llamas, sophistication, Hop Chef, the Bier Abbey, Perfect Storm Mac and Cheese, stinky hipsters, auto body shops,... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: bullying, the Approach, seafood, powerful women, baby animals, a secret pond, radish-induced memories, whacky things, an insect lollipop, Mountain Jam, Burlington, Bennington, the Adirondacks, bike parking, tea time, 28 Tables, Peebles Island, beautiful sunsets, and the... (read the rest)
Albany Comic Con 2012
The annual Albany Comic Con is this Sunday at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road. From 10 am-4 pm that day, there will be comic book dealers, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibits. Tickets are $5. The convention will also include a silent auction of sketches from comics artists to benefit... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: not donating, Upstate New York Bucket List, the crazy woman shouting, ramps, a Saratoga food tour, Mother's Day, fried chicken, voting, customer service, and therapy.... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
On your mark, get set... weekend. After today it should be mostly sunny with temperatures hovering around 70, and there's lots going on -- from Cinco de Mayo to stand-up to music to Derby Day. After the jump, a few items we thought you might enjoy. Got other plans? Share... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: ShopRite ShopRite ShopRite ShopRite, the trail of the sun, a place for active people, no-smoking designations, Pillar Rock, baby animals, a love letter to DeFazio's, Burger Centric, wings in Clifton Park, a knife, treasures in the... (read the rest)